OBITUARY: Eva Mary
(Beshaw) Suggs
DATELINE: Enosburgh/Swanton
Eva M. Suggs, 88, a
longtime resident of Brownway Residence facility in Enosburgh Falls, died late
Wednesday afternoon, April 16, 2008, in Northwestern Medical Center in Saint
Albans after a long and courageous battle with failing health.
Eva was born in
Alburgh on June 17, 1919. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Anna (LaPoint) Beshaw. Eva attended
school in Alburg and married former Ward Washburn, who predeceased her. In 1970
she moved to North Carolina and married Frank Suggs, who predeceased. Eva was a
home maker and for many years worked with her husband, Ward on a dairy farm in
Alburgh.
Eva is survived by her
sisters, Anna James of Colchester, Joyce and her husband Lyle Shepard, of
Starksboro, Hazel Langlois of Branford, CT, Theresa Beshaw of Burlington, a
sister-in-law, Irene Beshaw of Essex Junction a daughter-in-law, Aileen
Washburn, a granddaughter, Michele and her husband, Shawn Willard both of
Alburgh, two great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Eva was predeceased by
her parents, a son, Lawrence, a daughter, Shirley, brothers,
Roy, Fred, Arthur and Charles Beshaw and
sisters, Elizabeth Rochon and Dorothy
Babin of
A memorial service
will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from the Kidder Memorial
Home, 89 Grand Avenue Swanton. Father
Maurice U. Boucher, former pastor of Saint Amadeus Church in Alburg and Saint
Joseph Mission in Isle La Motte will officiate. In keeping with Eva’s wishes
there will be no calling hours and a private interment will take place at the
convenience of the Beshaw family in the
Gifts in Eva’s memory
may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
To offer online condolences please visit: www.kiddermemorialhome.com
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